BISCOTTI – A1122071

Brooklyn Center

FIV POSITIVE

My name is BISCOTTI. My Animal ID # is A1122071. – P
I am a neutered male chocolate and cream domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/15/2017 from NY 11215, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/17/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Biscotti A1122071 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see exam notes below.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/17/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.3 LBS.

08/17/17 S/O: Dull, hydrated, allows all handling. Continues to eat with excellent appetite EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, eyes sunken, mucoid ocular discharge OS, no nasal discharge, pale pink mm HL: No sneezing ABD: Normal INTEG: Unkempt, large area of alopecia over caudal dorsum MS: Ambulatory x 3, non weight bearing RF, appears weaker today A: Geriatric, FIV, fracture/dislocation at R carpus, emaciated P: Discontinuing simbadol, may be making cat more lethargic and cat appears comfortable prior to pain management. Guarded prognosis

08/15/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/15/17 11:27 easy to handle

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/17/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – BEGINNER
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Biscotti was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Mild dehydration. Allows all handling, voracious appetite ENRICHMENT NOTES: 08/17/17 Sitting towards front of kennel, crouched with head lowered onto kennel floor. Ears are forward. He lifts his head when I touch him and leans in gently when pet along the head and body. Doesn’t look like he’s doing too well. Sprayed feliway. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Biscotti was lying down on her blanket with his head resting against the wall. Reaction when softly spoken to: Biscotti turns his towards the assessor to make eye contact then slowly rises up and approaches the front. Reaction to cage door opening: Biscotti remains calm and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Biscotti sniffs the assessor’s hand, then leans his head in allowing petting and rubs all over his body. He lifts his body up, gently nudges the assessor’s hand and appreciates attention. Reaction to being picked up: Biscotti remained calm when picked up and leaned against the assessor’s hand when rubbed on his cheeks. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Sweet, Affectionate Please note that this cat has a severe medical condition so we may not be seeing any true behavior and behavior may change when the cat’s medical condition improves. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner Biscotti interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

08/15/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam 8/15/17 Estimated age: ~12-15yrs, neutered Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Brought in by field, injury to front limb, appears sick Subjective: Observed Behavior – QAR. Mild dehydration. Allows all handling, voracious appetite Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – Yes Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 2/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, iris atophy, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Missing most teeth, severe gingivitis, tartar build up and gingival recession around remaining teeth, pale pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, complete fracture of right front limb just proximal to carpus, crepitus, displaced laterally, unkempt, brittle hair coat, large area of alopecia along dorsum CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, dehydrated, fracture, emaciated, old wounds, FIV+ Plan: Rec LRS 100ml SQ q24 x 3 days, rec CBC/Chem/T4, radiographs of RF limb scheduled for 8/16 Prognosis: Poor

08/17/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 C – SEVERE CONDITIONS ,
08/17/17 S/O: Dull, hydrated, allows all handling. Continues to eat with excellent appetite EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, eyes sunken, mucoid ocular discharge OS, no nasal discharge, pale pink mm HL: No sneezing ABD: Normal INTEG: Unkempt, large area of alopecia over caudal dorsum MS: Ambulatory x 3, non weight bearing RF, appears weaker today A: Geriatric, FIV, fracture/dislocation at R carpus, emaciated P: Discontinuing simbadol, may be making cat more lethargic and cat appears comfortable prior to pain management. Guarded prognosis

 

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